On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

“On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” is a book of sayings, thoughts, ideas, statements, and affirmations. Another winter has passed and during this time the author has produced another book of sayings. He hopes you enjoy them. He wrote until, for that moment, he had exhausted his repertoire of sayings. He has written several other books of this type in which he discuss-es both the more negative and positive aspects of his experiences. This time he decided to point out mostly the positive aspects of his experi-ences. These are all statements that are more positive than negative. The author wrote these sayings while sitting in his study listening to smooth jazz on his TV, relaxing in his plush, comfortable, La-Z-Boy. Sometimes with a warm blanket. The blanket reminded him of the Pea-nut’s character who is so attached to his blanket. Chicago winters, as most of you know, can be very cold. It was in the heart of winter: around November, December, January, and February. He does his best writing during this period. The author used a process of brainstorming to arrive at his ideas. The statements he makes in this book are some truths he has come to realize over the years. He wouldn’t make a statement if he didn’t believe it to be the truth. Some of these statements are simple and obvious but good to think about and ponder. These amazing sayings, statements, ideas, thoughts, and affirma-tions are mostly original. These sayings may not be 100% original, but he has at least combined them in his own way to achieve his purpose. They came mostly from the deep recesses of his cerebral consciousness. He never sought out any other written source. Some of these sayings are things he has heard over and over for many years. The author has tried not to repeat any of the sayings in this book that he has used in other books, but he is going strictly from memory, and hopes his memory serves him well. He had a difficult time remem-bering what he had previously written. These sayings would often fade away from his memory like butter in a hot frying pan. It was hard to keep up with them. He would get an idea but lose it quickly. As soon as he thought of these sayings, he had to hurriedly write them down. After all, he is a seventy-six-year-old man. He also hopes he didn’t repeat any of the sayings several times as he moved throughout the various sections in this book. Even if he did repeat some of the statements, they are worthy of being repeated. It was inevitable to repeat some of these common sayings. He tried to limit the number of common sayings. If there is any similarity in thoughts to other ideas, it’s because he had the same idea as someone else. Some of these sayings are questionably his. The sayings that are questionably his are the ones that are so common they cannot be attributed to any source, but simply have been handed down to us through lore and folklore. What he says in these statements is only his honest opinion. His thoughts originate from his experiences in life. They come as easily as breathing. He discusses the positive aspects of his experiences while growing up in East Texas, moving on to college, then to the Navy, back to Houston to graduate school, and later settling in a South Suburb of Chicago. It hasn’t always been good, but then life is not always good for anyone. Life for most people is like a pendulum: you have highs and lows. Some of these sayings may seem mundane, but most of them are profound in some ways. His thoughts are all profound to him because he has lived them. You will find them stimulating, exhilarating, and mesmer-izing. He finds it relaxing to express himself in this way. It’s not the education you receive, but what you do with it. He has chosen writing to showcase his education. He hasn’t always been suc-cessful in showcasing his education. He feels good when he’s writing, like he’s making a positive contribution to humanity, even though he may not have a large following. It doesn’t hurt to have visions of grandeur. His writings mean everything to him. People might ask who told him that he could write. As if someone had to tell him. For him his writings need no validation, it’s something you know if it is something you can do or if you can’t do it well. Some people don’t give you the slightest bit of credit. The author is happy to say this is his forty-eighth book—all self-published. He finds it easier to write and get it published rather than go-ing through a traditional publisher. This would include finding an agent which might lead to a publisher. It all looks the same once it is published in book form. He is retired and finds that writing for him makes good use of the time he has on his hands. If it seems that everyone should already know all these things, he begs your forgiveness for writing them. He only felt that what he has learned in his years of experience would be helpful. He has placed these sayings in various categories. The categories are rather fluid. Some of these sayings could have fit in one category as well as the other. He was forced to eventually choose a category. He implies that if your vision is clear, you can see forever. This book is the clear day, and if you read it, you will have a better perspective. He has set forth some ideas to help you clear your mind. Check out this and any other of his books @ amazon.com, or www.willisjay.com, by Jay Thomas Willis.